NEPHROLOGY

DIT209

Course Code: DIT209
Semester: Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 4 + 0
ECTS: 6

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Third Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Professor Gülay Turgay

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Describes the structure and physiological functioning of the kidney; explains the role of the kidney in fluid-electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, and metabolic functions.
Identifies glomerular, tubular, interstitial diseases, acute and chronic kidney injuries
Knows renal anemia, renal osteodystrophy, cardiovascular diseases

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

This course, designed to enhance the professional competence of dialysis technicians, provides a detailed examination of the kidney's functions, the renal regulation of fluid-electrolyte and acid-base balance, the clinical manifestations of these imbalances, and the fundamental characteristics of glomerular, tubular, and interstitial diseases. It also covers the processes of acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), renal anemia, renal osteodystrophy, cardiovascular problems, and treatment approaches.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to the course: Kidney anatomy and physiology
2^nd Week	Kidney functions and functions
3^rd Week	Fluid-electrolyte balance disorders
4^th Week	Acid-base balance and disorders
5^th Week	Glomerular diseases
6^th Week	Tubular and interstitial diseases
7^th Week	Acute kidney injury (AKI)
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Chronic kidney disease
10^th Week	Renal anemia
11^th Week	Renal osteodystrophy
12^th Week	Drugs in CKD
13^th Week	Cardiovascular diseases in CKD
14^th Week	Other problems in CKD

Recommended or Required Reading

Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology,3rd edition,2007 John Feehally
Erek Nefroloji Yazarı:Prof. Dr. Ekrem Erek,2005,Nobel Kitabevi
Nefroloji El Kitab Prof Dr. Tekin Akpolat,Prof. Dr. Cengiz Utaş, Prof. Dr. Gültekin Süleymanlar Nobel Kitabevi,2007
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 16 Th edition,the Mc GrawHill Companies,Dennis LKasper

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Assignment	1	10
Total(%)		50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		50
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	1	30	30
Preparation for Final exam	1	50	50
Course hours	14	4	56
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	40	40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	1	2	2
Total Work Load			181
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			6.03
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2
K3	X	X	X
K4
K5	X	X	X
K6
K7
K8
K9	X	X	X
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14